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One of the leading causes of blindness in the US, glaucoma results from a group of eye conditions which causes optic nerve damage due to abnormally high pressure inside the eye.
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Is glaucoma an eye disease or a skin disease?
It is a eye disease.
Glaucoma is a common disease of this part of your body?
Glaucoma is an eye disorder in which there is an increased ocular pressure.
What cures the Glaucoma Disease?
weed (cannabis)
Severe eye disease that may result in blindness?
glaucoma
What is blinding glaucoma pressure?
Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes, in which there is excessive pressure exerted by the aqueous humor, against the retina. This can produce blindness (and also pain).
What is a physiological disease?
A physiological disease is a disease in which the organs or the systems in the body malfunction causing illnesses. Some examples are asthma, hypertension, diabetes, glaucoma, and strokes.
Among what race is glaucoma most prevalent?
African-Americans are four times as likely to develop glaucoma as Caucasians, and six to eight times more likely to lose their sight to the disease. African Americans also develop glaucoma at earlier ages;
Is glaucoma illegal in Canada?
UM NO! Who asked this stupid question? Its an eye disease how could it be illegal.
Can glaucoma-related blindness be prevented?
If caught early, glaucoma-related blindness is easily prevented. However, since it does not produce symptoms until late in its cycle, periodic tests for the disease are necessary.
What condition may lead to blindness due to increased pressure?
You are describing the eye disease known as glaucoma.
What is the allele for Glaucoma disease?
Men- XgY(g here if the y chromesome carries the allele) Women-XgXg
What to Expect Following Glaucoma Surgery?
Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that can lead to irreversible vision loss if left untreated. Surgery may be recommended when medications and other conservative treatments are no longer effective in managing glaucoma. Glaucoma surgery aims to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) and preserve vision by improving the drainage of aqueous humor from the eye. Understanding what to expect during recovery is crucial for a successful outcome if you or a loved one is scheduled for glaucoma surgery. This comprehensive guide will explore the various types of glaucoma surgery, post-operative care, and what to expect following glaucoma surgery.
